General Motors is the Latest Formula One Powertrain Maker

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General Motors (NYSE: GM) said today that it has registered with the FIA as a Formula 1 power unit manufacturer starting in the 2028 season. Last month, the FIA approved Andretti’s Expression of Interest application for Andretti* Cadillac to race in the FIA Formula One World Championship. (AutoInformed: GM, Andretti Global to Seek Formula One Cadillac Entry)

“We are thrilled that our new Andretti Cadillac F1 entry will be powered by a GM power unit,” said GM President Mark Reuss, who is himself an excellent performance car driver. “With our deep engineering and racing expertise, we’re confident we’ll develop a successful power unit for the series, and position Andretti Cadillac as a true works team. We will run with the very best, at the highest levels, with passion and integrity that will help elevate the sport for race fans around the world.”

GM’s development and testing of prototype technology is already underway. Engineering a F1 power unit will advance GM’s expertise in areas including electrification, hybrid technology, sustainable fuels, high efficiency internal combustion engines, advanced controls and software systems, GM said. These likely were the talking points used to sell the expensive program to the GM Board of Directors.

Cadillac’s V-Series performance line, celebrating its 20th anniversary, uses track experience to enhance its road going cars. Cadillac most recently developed the 5.5L DOHC V8 powertrain used in the 2023 IMSA and WEC seasons. With this powertrain, Cadillac Racing obtained a podium finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and swept top championship honors for the inaugural IMSA Grand Touring Prototype season.

*Andretti Global is a global racing enterprise and parent company to Andretti Autosport and other Andretti racing ventures, including Andretti Cadillac racing. Andretti Global was newly formed to unify the Andretti racing brands under one company and one strategy, bringing the resources and focus necessary to accomplish its goals. Andretti  Global says it has its sights set on competing at the highest levels in motorsport.

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